College of Allied Health Professions
Allied health alum featured in ASRT Scanner
Chad Schock, who works for CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, is a multi-program UNMC alumnus.
Apr 25, 2023
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UNMC for the record, April 21, 2023
News items on a new digital journal from occupational therapy and a food truck visit on campus next week.
Apr 21, 2023
![The British Museum, photo by Nancy Krusen, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/OTPostcard042123.jpg)
Nebraska Medicine making masks optional, beginning April 3
UNMC’s clinical partner is announcing a shift from its universal mask policy to allow for flexibility and discretion in encounters with patients.
Mar 27, 2023
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Dr. Balasanova recognized for excellence in education
Alëna Balasanova, MD, received the Roeske teaching award from the American Psychiatric Association.
Mar 16, 2023
![Alëna Balasanova, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AlenaBalasanova031723-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Dejun Su, PhD
Dr. Su is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Health Promotion.
Feb 27, 2023
![Dejun Su, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DejunSu022823-900x600.jpg)
Backstage Pass gives OPS students a glimpse at allied health careers
Benson and Westview students attended the event held by the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.
Feb 27, 2023
![A high school student at the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions' Backstage Pass event looks at cells through the microscope at the diagnostic cytology booth.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BackstagePass1022723-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Feb. 24, 2024
News items on a pharmacy professor and a podcast, a perfusion student winning an essay and work in Wittson.
Feb 23, 2023
![Corey Hopkins, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CoreyHopkins022423-900x600.jpg)
Recognizing Black health professionals: Maribeth Clifton, OTD
For Black History Month, UNMC highlights the perspectives of Black health professionals from the med center.
Feb 22, 2023
![Maribeth Clifton, OTD, assistant professor, UNMC Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MaribethClifton092722.jpg)
Sitting too much? Study looks at sedentary time
Allied health’s Yvonne Golightly, PhD, is working with a team of researchers from multiple universities.
Feb 20, 2023
![Yvonne Golightly, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/YvonneGolightly070622.jpg)
Allied health remains at the cutting edge of distance learning
The College of Allied Health Professions traces to the beginnings telehealth and is pushing the boundaries today.
Feb 6, 2023
![Technology allows physician assistant students to take part in lessons that are taught synchronously across UNMC campuses in Omaha and Kearney.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PAStudents020723-900x600.jpg)